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How Informatics Approaches For Effective Components And Models Of Care Considering Patients

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The goal of this solution based on the patient engagement framework is to discuss various informatics approaches for effective components/models of care considering patients as an active participant instead of just care receivers("HIMSS Patient Engagement Framework,"). However, we need to keep in mind that patients use multiple sources of information and media(Henwood, Wyatt, Hart, & Smith, 2003) and that there is no one set way to engage every patient.

Let us understand what each specifies in the model and later we will discuss how informatics tools will cater to the aspects in these stages.

Stage 1: Inform Me

This is the initial stage comprising of informing patients about his health such as in our case of Lung Cancer Screening, knowing about the various options available, what treatments have what side effects and how much of the treatment is covered by the insurance.

Stage 2: Engage Me
This stage focuses on discussing symptoms, fitness and diet tracking of the patient. In this stage the patient should have knowledge about identifying symptoms of illnesses he is most susceptible to. Moreover, have knowledge about what preventive steps he needs to be taking. This stage is aligned with Meaningful Use Stage 1("HIMSS Patient Engagement Framework,").

Stage 3: Empower Me
This stage focuses on giving patients access to various tools to allow him to manage his health conditions and take action about it. This stage is aligned to Meaningful Use Stage 2("HIMSS Patient

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